Learning Center
American SPCC provides educational resources for parents and caregivers related to all aspects of positive child care. All proceeds directly support the Learning Center and the millions of families who access this program. A Better Future Starts Here!Â
Child Abuse & Neglect
Child Abuse is not only physical abuse. It covers emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, trafficking, shaken baby syndrome, and domestic violence. Learn the signs.
Child Safety
Children have the right to be nurtured and protected from violence and abuse. Learn how to protect your kids and keep them safe.
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Â are traumatic events that happen during childhood. What happens during childhood shapes who kids become as adults.
Learning Topics
– WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE?
– CHILD ABUSE STATISTICS
– CHILD NEGLECT
– PHYSICAL ABUSE
– EMOTIONAL ABUSE
– SEXUAL ABUSE
– SIGNS OF DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE
– SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
– TRAFFICKING & EXPLOITATION
– LEARN THE SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE
– IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE
– EMPOWERMENT AFTER ABUSE
– HELPING VICTIMS BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE
– CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC)
Learning Topics
Foster Care & Adoption
Over 437,000 children are currently in the US foster care system & over 118,000 children are waiting to be adopted. Most will age-out or never be adopted. All children deserve a forever home.
Positive Parenting
Parents are the number one role model in their kid’s life. When children are nurtured and positively guided through childhood they thrive and grow into happy, healthy, and productive adults.
Bullying & Cyberbullying
A staggering 20% to 70% of kids say they have been bullied, cyberbullied, or have witnessed bullying. Learn what bullying is, its impact, and what you can do to help.
Learning Topics
Children’s Mental Health
Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems.
Brain Story
Brain health (including risk for physical and mental illness) is determined by more than just our genes. Learn how early experiences affect a child’s developing brain from birth into adulthood.
LGBTQ+ Youth
Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, (LGBTQ+) youth are happy and thrive during their adolescent years. Learn more about how a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth is important for their overall mental and physical health.
COVID-19
When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Learn More about how parents and caregivers can provide better support to their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fatherhood
Fatherhood in America is changing. Today, fathers who live with their children are taking a more active role in caring for them and helping out around the house. Learn more about modern Fatherhood and it’s crucial influence on a child’s life.
Children’s Health
Healthy habits throughout childhood are crucial in shaping the adults of the tomorrow. Learn more about how parents and caregivers can provide productive habits in children through nutritional guidance and physical activity.
Child Abuse & Neglect
Child Abuse is not only physical abuse. It covers emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, trafficking, shaken baby syndrome, and domestic violence. Learn the signs.
Learning Topics
– WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE?
– CHILD ABUSE STATISTICS
– CHILD NEGLECT
– PHYSICAL ABUSE
– EMOTIONAL ABUSE
– SEXUAL ABUSE
– SIGNS OF DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE
– SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
– TRAFFICKING & EXPLOITATION
– LEARN THE SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE
– IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE
– EMPOWERMENT AFTER ABUSE
– HELPING VICTIMS BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE
– CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC)
Child Safety
Children have the right to be nurtured and protected from violence and abuse. Learn how to protect your kids and keep them safe.
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Â are traumatic events that happen during childhood. What happens during childhood shapes who kids become as adults.
Learning Topics
Foster Care & Adoption
Over 437,000 children are currently in the US foster care system & over 118,000 children are waiting to be adopted. Most will age-out or never be adopted. All children deserve a forever home.
Positive Parenting
Parents are the number one role model in their kid’s life. When children are nurtured and positively guided through childhood they thrive and grow into happy, healthy, and productive adults.
Learning Topics
Bullying & Cyberbullying
A staggering 20% to 70% of kids say they have been bullied, cyberbullied, or have witnessed bullying. Learn what bullying is, its impact, and what you can do to help.
Children’s Mental Health
Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems.
Brain Story
Brain health (including risk for physical and mental illness) is determined by more than just our genes. Learn how early experiences affect a child’s developing brain from birth into adulthood.
LGBTQ+ Youth
Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, (LGBTQ+) youth are happy and thrive during their adolescent years. Learn more about how a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth is important for their overall mental and physical health.
COVID-19
When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Learn More about how parents and caregivers can provide better support to their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fatherhood
Fatherhood in America is changing. Today, fathers who live with their children are taking a more active role in caring for them and helping out around the house. Learn more about modern Fatherhood and it’s crucial influence on a child’s life.
Learning Topics
Children’s Health
Healthy habits throughout childhood are crucial in shaping the adults of the tomorrow. Learn more about how parents and caregivers can provide productive habits in children through nutritional guidance and physical activity.
